The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
35%
+27.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- PRESTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFocus School - Yeovil Primary Campus
Independent · 744m away
Westfield Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Kingfisher Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cambian Lufton College
Special school · 1.4km away
Oaklands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Huish Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Yeovil College
16 plus · 2.0km away
Milford Infants' School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Preston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston CofE Primary School?
Preston CofE Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston CofE Primary School take?
Preston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston CofE Primary School?
Preston CofE Primary School is in Yeovil, BA21 3SN, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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